Cohousing is when people come together to physically design and manage their own housing, often with a strong sharing culture, a commitment to high environmental standards and as an antidote to loneliness.

Hosting the event is Ariane Burgess MSP, convener of the Parliament’s Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee.

She will be joined by, among others, Prof Paul Chatterton - who has pioneered so-called mutual home ownership in Leeds - and representation from Denmark, where Cohousing is commonplace.

The event, which still has places remaining, is being organised by national charity Cohousing Scotland.

Places to attend can be booked here.